Arnold Pinto
February 13, 2025
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Lifestyle

Egypt leads the world in playing video games

Global gaming habits study reveals Egypt has emerged as a significant player, leading the global pack in terms of time spent on video gaming. A new study by Mobile Premier League (MPL), a leading mobile eSports and digital gaming platform, reveals that Egyptian gamers dedicate an average of 1 hour and 43 minutes daily to […]
Space

Blue Origin flies six to the edge of space

With six crew members Blue Origin—the space exploration company of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos—marked a significant milestone on November 22, 2024, completing the 28th flight of its New Shepard programme and its ninth human spaceflight. The NS-28 mission, launched from the company’s facility in West Texas, carried six crew members, including renowned astronaut Emily
Defence & Security

Russia attacks Ukraine with new missile type

Ukraine to get US landmines In a significant escalation of the conflict in Ukraine, Russia has launched a new experimental missile at the city of Dnipro in Ukraine. The missile, described by the US Department of Defence as an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM), marks a new phase in Russia’s use of advanced weaponry against Ukraine. […]
Travel

Spain’s decision to ban cabin baggage fees alarms IATA

‘Consumer pricing freedom at risk‘ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has strongly criticised the Spanish government’s decision to override European Union law by removing passenger cabin baggage fees and imposing fines on airlines totalling €179 million. IATA argues that the move threatens essential consumer choice and competition,
Business Markets

Airbus unveils C295 Final Assembly Line in India

In partnership with Tata Group entity Airbus officially inaugurated its first-ever Indian final assembly line (FAL) for the C295 medium tactical transport aircraft on October 28, 2024, in Vadodara, Gujarat. This marks a significant milestone in the European company’s history, as it is the first time Airbus has established a complete aircraft production system outside […]
Automotive UAE

Exeed to launch Exlantix EV in UAE in Q1 2025

A new hybrid model also lined up Exeed, the premium automotive brand of China’s Chery Automotive Group, is poised to enter the fast-growing and increasingly competitive electric vehicle (EV) market in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by introducing its Exlantix EV series in the first quarter of 2025. The targeted entry of Exeed’s Exlantix ET […]
Aviation Business

EPI and Airbus ink deal for C295 tank production

The deal is for five years EPI, an Abu Dhabi-based aerospace precision engineering solutions provider, has signed a serial production contract with Airbus Defence and Space to produce C295 Cargo Compartment Removable Tanks (CCRTs) over the next five years. Airbus manufactures the C295 medium tactical transport aircraft, 300 used worldwide. The C295 CCRTs are designed […]
Education Space UAE

Space42 introduces space technology to UAE students

As part of an educational campaign Space42, an Abu Dhabi-based space tech company, and the UAE Ministry of Education have launched an educational campaign designed to inspire and educate the next generation of scientists, engineers, and space enthusiasts ahead of the Q4 launch of Space42’s next-generation mobility system, the Thuraya 4 satellite. The initiative invites
Oman Space

Oman launches an AI-enhanced satellite

Marking a new era in space exploration Oman has officially entered the space race by launching its first AI-powered satellite, OL-1. CAS Space, a Chinese spaceflight company, launched the satellite from the Gobi Desert on November 18, 2024. It is equipped with advanced remote sensing and Earth observation technologies, all enhanced by artificial intelligence (AI). […]
Health Travel

The top 10 airports to rest at during layovers

Middle East out of the list A new study has revealed which airports worldwide offer the best conditions for sleeping during layovers, with Seoul Incheon International Airport emerging as the top choice. The research, conducted by Onebed, evaluated major airports based on a range of factors critical to ensuring a restful experience for passengers waiting […]
Tech Travel

IATA demonstrates fully digital air travel experience

In a groundbreaking pilot project The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has successfully demonstrated that the global aviation industry can deliver a fully digital travel experience, marking a significant milestone in modernising air travel. The achievement came through a proof-of-concept (PoC) involving two passengers who used digital wallets and travel
Space

Denmark becomes 48th signatory of the Artemis Accords

Signing held in Copenhagen NASA has officially welcomed Denmark as the 48th nation to join the Artemis Accords, committing to safe and responsible space exploration to benefit humankind. The signing took place in Copenhagen, Denmark, on November 14, 2024, where Christina Egelund, Denmark’s Minister of Higher Education and Science, endorsed the Artemis Accords on behalf
Space

Intuitive Machines unveils advanced Lunar Terrain Vehicle

Moon RACER is part of NASA’s Artemis programme Intuitive Machines showcased its cutting-edge Moon RACER lunar terrain vehicle (LTV) at Space Center Houston on November 7, 2024, marking a significant advancement in lunar exploration technology. The Moon RACER, which stands for Reusable Autonomous Crewed Exploration Rover, is engineered to transport two astronauts with